Gods Way vs Mans Way - The Lord's Baptist Church



Gods Way vs Mans Way

Isa.55:8-9. (Pray)

These verses clearly teach us that mans ways and Gods ways are different. Sometimes we see this truth in our daily lives from the providence of God. When we see it in the doctrinal teaching of the Bible, we must say this is the absolute truth on the matter. There are times when we by nature cannot easily agree with what the Bible says. Look at the story in Ex.21:1-6. Those of us that have a high regard for the family unit have difficulty dealing with verses like verse 4. Rest assured that God is pro-family. This passage is not dealing with the family unit. It is dealing with ownership, lordship and the master/servant relationship. Many are the passages in the Bible that exalt the family but there is a more important issue than your family according to the Bible. What could that possibly be? Some of you already know. It is your personal relationship to God. Matt.10:37, 12:46-50. There are other places that show the difference between Gods way and mans way. Consider this when it comes to the Favor of God, the Motivation of God and the Principles of God.

I. THE FAVOR OF GOD.

1. Mans way is - we earn benefits and favor by good conduct and we deserve less when we are guilty of poor conduct.

2. Gods way is: It is by pure sovereign grace. Eph.2:8-10.

3. Hear a scripture illustration. John 8:3-11.

II. THE MOTIVATION OF GOD.

1. Mans way is – the need stirs zeal & self sacrifice. So, think of the heathen & his low moral, temporal, intellectual & spiritual condition. DUTY & self-respect demand that you and yours do something.

2. Gods way is: Consider the mercies of God! Rom.12:1-2.

3. Hear a scripture illustration. 2Cor.10:3-4.

A. Eloquence, enthusiasm & persuasive powers of men can get results but they do not last apart from the grace of God.

B. WE often condemn sin to the neglect of lifting up Christ. We ought rather to be filled up with the things of God and that will automatically drive out sin and not leave a void. Lk.11:24-26.

III. THE PRINCIPLES OF GOD.

1. Mans way is – specific individual acts are all that are important for now and they are good or bad depending on the situation.

2. Gods way is: Basic fundamental biblical truth is to be the underlying guide to all we do for all time and eternity. Rom.7:22.

3. Hear a scripture illustration. Rom.8:5-14.

CONSLUSON: Rom.6:23. If left to yourself, you can never enjoy the good things in life like you can in Christ and you can never endure the bad things in life like you can with God in your heart. No truly saved person has ever regretted receiving Christ. Come to Him now by faith and be saved His way. AMEN. 7-94, 9-12,

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